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About ORA

Building the Future
of Real Assets Talent

Mission, leadership, membership, and how to get in touch, everything you need to know about ORA.

"ORA exists to identify, develop, and connect the UK's most talented students with transformative careers in real assets."

Mission

Develop early-career talent through integrated research, consulting, competitions, and industry engagement — creating the UK's most impactful pathway into real assets careers.

Vision

Become the recognised bridge between UK universities and the real assets industry — where academic excellence meets practical experience, producing the sector's future leaders.

Values

Excellence — Rigorous standards.
Collaboration — Cross-university teamwork.
Impact — Tangible outcomes.
Diversity — Inclusive access.

The Opportunity

Why Real Assets?

Real assets — real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources — represent over £4 trillion in UK investable assets and underpin every aspect of modern life. Yet most students have never heard of these career paths.

ORA bridges this gap. We give you the research skills, industry exposure, and professional network to launch a career in one of the world's most impactful investment sectors.

Real Estate£1.8T
Infrastructure£800B
Energy Transition£500B
Natural Capital£250B+
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People

Leadership Team

UCL Committee

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President
UCL
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VP Research
UCL
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VP Operations
UCL
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VP Partnerships
UCL

Division Heads

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RE Private Equity
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Infrastructure
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Energy Transition
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PropTech
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Public Markets
Membership

Join ORA

Applications for the 2026/27 founding cohort open September 2026. Register your interest below.

Professional Development

Build skills in modelling, valuation, and sector analysis through hands-on projects.

Industry Networking

Connect with professionals at leading firms through events, site visits, and mentoring.

Real Project Experience

Work on genuine consulting projects and publish research under the ORA brand.

01

Apply

Online form + CV

02

Screen

Committee review

03

Interview

Fit & motivation

04

Onboard

Join your division

Frequently Asked Questions

Any undergraduate or postgraduate student at a UK university with genuine interest in real assets. We welcome all degree backgrounds — diversity of thought is core to ORA.
No. We look for curiosity, analytical ability, and commitment. ORA provides training — you bring the drive.
ORA is a selective programme. We aim for a founding cohort of approximately 25 members at UCL to maintain quality of experience and output.
Members typically dedicate 5–8 hours per week, with some flexibility. Most work is project-based and fits around academic commitments.
Applications for the founding cohort at UCL open in September 2026, with decisions made by October 2026. Register your interest below to be notified.
Yes! We're actively seeking campus leads at other top UK universities. Get in touch via our contact form to discuss launching an ORA chapter.

Register Your Interest

We'll notify you when applications open. No spam.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Contact Info

info@opportunitiesinrealassets.co.uk

UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT

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